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Archdiocese mourns passing of Bishop Patrick Joseph McGrath
The Archdiocese of San Francisco mourns the loss of Bishop Patrick Joseph McGrath. A native of Dublin, Bishop McGrath was ordained in 1970 in Waterford, Ireland, to serve in the… Read More
Catechists honored for leaving “indelible mark” on parish communities across the Archdiocese at St. Pius X Award Dinner
Nearly 250 catechists, priests and parishioners gathered on Thursday, May 4, to celebrate those who selflessly give of their time, treasure, and talent to form souls in faith formation programs… Read More
Archbishop Cordileone blesses new Stinson Center for Learning and Innovation at Serra High School
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone spent the day at Junipero Serra High School on Monday, May 1, where he blessed the new Stinson Center for Learning and Innovation, spoke with students, toured… Read More
Crowning Mary as Queen of Heaven in May
May is a special month — it’s no mere coincidence that the Church dedicates the most colorful month of the year to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. A popular tradition… Read More
Archbishop praises parents, students at 34th annual Respect Life Essay Contest Award ceremony
Archbishop Cordileone singled out parents particularly for praise at the annual Respect Life Essay Contest awards. “You are the ones forming them in faith,” he said.
Dominicans host first-annual Cloisters Gala in support of preaching
The Dominican Friars hosted a fundraising garden party on April 22 to advance the order’s mission in an apostolic age.
Local parishes called to form ‘Eucharistic missionaries’ as revival moves toward participation in cross-country pilgrimage
The National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year, grassroots initiative of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. It launched nationally on June 19, 2022, the feast of Corpus Christi. The bishops… Read More
Recognizing human dignity
Students welcomed Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco to speak about the Church and Catholic perspective surrounding the death penalty as part of Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory juniors’ preparation… Read More
California Catholics asked to lobby lawmakers
The month of May will see Catholics making appointments at California lawmakers’ offices, phoning and sending emails to lobby for and against four pieces of legislation prioritized by the California… Read More
Eight diaconate candidates instituted in Ministry of Acolyte
We pray for our diaconate candidates that they may continue to discern and heed to the calling of the Holy Spirit. 
Coming Home: Conversion stories help remind all Catholics of their own baptismal promises
The word “conversion” has at its root the verb, “convertir,” meaning “to turn around; to turn toward.” This Easter, as hundreds of thousands of new Catholics enter the Catholic Church… Read More

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